Within the framework of strengthening the mutual relations, Spanish Ambassador (Mr. Raymond Molina) visited CMC head quarter. He met Dr. Ali Khuwaylidi - Board of Trustees Council president and Council commissioners.
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Controls the entry of journalists to Iraq

if you wish to get journalistic provisional approval in iraq, kindly provide us with the following information so that your request will be considered due the current security situation of our country wich requires checking process and that may take some time , please take in your consideration the necessity of submitting your request before a considerable time , so that all procedures will be taken accordingly ..
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CMC Prepares to Sign Settlement Agreement with Suspended Channels

CMC said it is ready to take legal and administrative procedures to lift suspension on some satellite stations, whose licenses were revoked on April 28, 2013
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CMC Participates in 2nd International Exhibition

A large number of national and governmental figures and civil society organizations visited CMC pavilion at the second International Exhibition held in Najaf for the period from 28-31/5/2013.
Visitors praised CMC efforts to establish democracy through regulating media and communications sectors in Iraq.
Introductory prints and publications were distributed during the event.

Press Release

Putting the public interest at the forefront of its priorities, in addition to the professional approach in dealing with media, equality, non-discrimination, and standing the same distance away from all parties and entities,
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CMC Meets with Operators

May 26, 2013
CMC held on Sunday a joint meeting with mobile operators (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) to discuss legal, technical, and financial aspects in relation to MNP.
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CMC denied websites' accounts of financial supports from terrorist organizations and groups, including Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, to some Iraqi satellite channels which broadcast from outside the country.
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Iraq's Spectrum Higher Coordination Committee Holds Meeting

May 21, 2013
As part of its efforts to manage and regulate spectrum in Iraq, the CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with the Higher Coordination Committee of Spectrum in Iraq to discuss the proposals submitted by Ernst & Young on spectrum policy development.
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CMC Informs UNESCO of Media Violations

May 5, 2013
Within the framework of joint cooperation with the UNESCO, the CMC, represented by the Director of Visual and Audio Regulatory Directorate Mujahid Abulheil, received at its
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CMC Meets with GPS Committee

APR 28, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the GPS system committee, which includes members from the General Secretariat for the Council of Ministries,
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Apr 30, 2013
A number of journalists visited CMC headquarters on Tuesday on the merits of the decision to suspend licenses of some satellite channels.
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Consultative Meeting with Media Professionals on CMC Law

Apr 30, 2013
In cooperation with Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR), CMC held on Tuesday a consultative meeting with a number of Iraqi media and legal figures and civil society organizations to discuss CMC draft law.
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Press Release
Sub/ Suspension of Satellite Channels

Due to the media escalation that accompanied the unprofessional coverage by some satellite channels of al-Hawija developments on April 23-24, 2013;
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CMC Meets with MoE, Mobile & WLL Operators

Apr 24, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the Ministry of Environment, mobile and WLL phone companies to discuss some issues in relation to the process of setting up towers and service expansion.
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Press Release

Based of its belief of the role and importance of media in establishing advanced democratic societies;
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CMC Discusses Means of Cooperation with UNESCO

Mar 23, 2013
Within the framework of joint cooperation between the two organizations, CMC and UNESCO held on Saturday a meeting to discuss issues of joint interests.
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"I am Iraqi ... I read"

A group of Iraqi cultural women activists visited on Feb 2nd, 2013 CMC office in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf to support activities
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Issue 54 of Tawasol Released

CMC released a new issue of Tawasol – a monthly magazine specialized in media, communications and informatics sectors.
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CMC Board of Commissioners approved in its sessions held on March 4 and 6, 2013 on a number of resolutions concerning media, telecommunications and informatics sectors.Details

Introductory Workshop on (Code for Media Coverage during Elections)

CMC is holding an introductory workshop at Al-Mansour Melia Hotel on Wednesday Mar 13, 2013 at 09:00 am on its Code for Media Coverage during Elections. Details

CMC Discusses MNP with Operators

Mar 3, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Asiacell, Korek, and Zain) to discuss MNP procedures.
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Telecommunications National Emergency Plan Approved

Feb 4, 2013
CMC Board of Commissioners attested on Monday to several studies and proposals on media and communications sector in the country.
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CMC Meets with Ernst & Young

Jan 31, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the global consulting company (Ernst &Young) to discuss the mechanisms of the consultation process and its implementation plan. Details

Board of Commissioners Ratifies Number of Studies, Proposals on Media, Communications

CMC Board of Commissioners ratified on Jan 21 & 22, 2013 on a number of studies, proposals, memoranda of understanding, and issued recommendations to regulate media and communications sectors in the country.
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Workshop to Define (Media Coverage Rules in Election) Code

CMC will hold a workshop soon with the media outlets operating in Iraq for the definition of the code of elections issued by CMC.
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AL-Rasheed Radio Responds to CMC Letter

In recognition of CMC for the importance of culture and intellectuals in building civilized societies, and to succeed the project of "Baghdad is the capital of Arab culture of 2013", Details

Issue No. 53 of Tawasul Released

CMC released a new issue of Tawasol; a monthly magazine specialized in media and communications. The new issue included essays, researches, Details

Accredited Registrar license of Iraqi Domain (IQ) Granted

CMC will hold at its headquarters on Sunday 27/1/2013 a meeting on CMC's granting the license of accredited registrar for Iraqi domain name Details

CMC Meets with Itisaluna

Jan 16, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with Itisaluna for WLL operating in Iraq to discuss the plan of spreading its services in (Salahuddin, Kirkuk, and Ninewa) Details

General Secretariat for Council of Ministries Prevents Dealing with Unlicensed Media

Upon the request of CMC, the General Secretariat for the Council of Ministries issued a letter urging entities and institutions not to deal with any media outlet unlicensed by CMC Details

CMC Meets with Mobile Companies, Ericsson

Jan 10, 2013
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with representatives of Ericsson, and representatives of the three mobile phone companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) for a presentation by Huawei on MNP.
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CMC publishes Al-Mahaba radio breaches, on this basis, the radio broadcast has been suspended. The breaches are:Details

CMC Publishes New .IQ Policies

CMC is publishing the general .IQ registration policy, which includes adopted procedures for obtaining registrar license, normal registrar registration procedures, and "WHOIS" policy.Details

Press Release on Al-Baghdadia S.C.

While CMC is keen to encourage and enhance the reality of the new media experience in Iraq through supporting all kinds of expressing opinions and opposite opinions, and creating a space of freedom that commensurates Details

CMC Meets with GPS Vehicle Tracking Committee

Dec 24, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with the GPS vehicle tracking committee, which includes members form the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Ministry of Interior, Details

Dec 16th, 2012
Iraq is hosting the next meeting of the Radio and TV Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of OIC countries (previously known as Islamic Conference) scheduled at the end of 2013.
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Iraqi Delegation Continues Activities in WCIT-12

The Iraqi delegation, headed by the deputy chairman of the Board of Commissioners Dr. Ali Nasser Al-Khuweldi, continues participation in the WCIT-12. Details

The World Conference on International Telecommunications 2012 (WCIT-12) started in Dubai/ UAE for the period from 3-14/12/2012. Details

CMC Participates in Fayli Kurds Rights Symposium

Dec 3, 2012
At the Political Science College's hall of Al-Hurriya, and under the patronage of His Excellency PM and the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers (GSCM), a discussion symposium was held in Baghdad University on the rights of the Fayli Kurds.
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CMC Discusses Technical, Financial, Legal Issues of Itisaluna

Dec 4, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with Itisaluna Co. for WLL services in Iraq to discuss some technical, financial, and legal issues of the company.
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Dec 2, 2012
Atheer Telecom Asset Evaluation Committee held on Sunday a meeting at CMC headquarters to discuss the mechanisms and procedures to be taken by the committee to evaluate Atheer's assets in regard to conversion from a private company into a joint stock one. Details

Operators' Preparations to Convert to Joint-Stock Companies

Dec 2, 2012
Atheer Telecom Asset Evaluation Committee held on Sunday a meeting at CMC headquarters to discuss the mechanisms and procedures to be taken by the committee to evaluate Atheer's assets in regard to conversion from a private company into a joint stock one.
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The Iraqi Ministry of Human Rights/ Department of Citizens Affairs has adopted the complaint of Hasan Jassim Baheer, who previously raised an objection against Al-Sumariya Satellite Channel.Details

CMC Issues Report on Al-Sumariya Show Breaches

While CMC is keen to encourage the new media experience in Iraq by supporting all kinds of freedom of expression and opinions, and creating a space of freedom that commensurate with the frame of change in Iraq, Details

CMC Follows up Operators' Solutions of Citizens’ Complaints

Nov 13, 2012
In a bid to promote the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a joint meeting with mobile phone companies (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) and WLL operators (Kalimat and Itisaluna) on the procedures adopted by the companies to address the complaints received by VoC Department via the free short code (177). Details

Issue No. 51 of Tawasol Released

CMC released issue # 52 of Tawasol – a monthly magazine specialized in media, communications and informatics sectors. The new issue included a number of studies, researches and essays on media and communications, besides CMC activities and newsDetails

In Second Step of its KindCMC Hosts Staff from Iraqi Media Institution

Oct 23 - 24/ 2012

CMC continues to host at its headquarters further numbers of professionals from various Iraqi audio and visual media institutions to inform them about CMC responsibilities and roles in regulating media

CMC Board of Commissioners approved a number of regulations, and decided to increase fines on mobile operators for unknown SIM ownership. Details

CMC Seeks to Host (.Iraq) Project

Oct 8, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with a delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Communications on CMC readiness to manage and operate the Arabic top-level domain name (.Iraq), which is an Arabic domain name within Iraq's ccTLD (.IQ).
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CMC Meets with Mobile, WLL Operators

Oct 8, 2012
CMC held on Monday a meeting with the mobile operators (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) and WLL operators (Fanoos, Telecom, Itisaluna, and Kalimat) to discuss a request by the Ministry of Environment to provide it with information of all companies’ towers in Iraq.
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CMC Follows up MNP with Mobile Operators

Oct 7, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the three mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) to discuss implementation of article (19) of the License Agreement on number portability. Details

Called for its Distribution, Translation into all Iraqi Languages;
Parliament's Culture and Information Committee Praises CMC for Issuing Guidelines to Protect Children from Internet Dangers

Parliament's Committee of Culture and Information thanked CMC for its efforts to protect children from the dangers of the Internet.Details

CMC Publishes Citizen's Complaint against Al-Sumariya

Based on media monitoring department reports, which indicated breaches by Al-Sumariya satellite channel in some programs and shows, and reference to the complaint submitted by the citizen Hasan Jasim, Details

ICT Annual Expo 2012

Under the slogan (Telecommunication is an important sector for Iraq that we have to promote and enhance its services. Let's work together for the development of telecommunication sector in Iraq), Details

CMC Meets with Health Ministry, Mobile Companies

Sep 24, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with officials from Iraqi Ministry of Health and two mobile operators (Asiacell, Zain) on the possibility to offer medical consultation service, via the short code (404), free of charge to the public.
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Statement on Omnnea Telecom

Regarding the rumors and accusations that accompanied the actions taken by CMC against Al-Nakheel Company (Omnnea) for its repeated breaches of the License Agreement's terms and conditions and for overstepping the resources of the state, CMC Details

Issue No. 51 of Tawasol Released

CMC released a new issue of Tawasol; a monthly magazine specialized in media and communications sectors.Details

CMC, Ministry of Environment Discuss non-ionized Radiation

CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the Ministry of Environment on the effects of non-ionized radiation resulting from WLL and mobile operators' towers in Iraq.Details

Due to the Large Number of Complaints Received:
CMC Obliges Mobile Companies to Stop Spam Messages

Due to the Large Number of Complaints Received:
CMC Obliges Mobile Companies to Stop Spam Messages
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UNESCO Iraq Office organized in Erbil from 4-8 September an extended consultative meeting to discuss amendments on media coverage rules during elections and mechanisms of regulating media in Iraq.Details

Package of .IQ Codes Approved.
Board of Commissioners to Buy Building for CMC, Training & Development Institute for Media, Communications & IT Sectors

Sep. 4-5, 2012
CMC Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday and Wednesday two separate meetings to discuss issued raised by the Executive management.Details

CMC Discusses Zain Payment Delay

Aug 27, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with Zain Company for Mobile Services on the debts due by the operator to CMC. Details

CMC Denies PM's Eavesdropping on Opponents

CMC denied calims that it had stated that "security forces belong to Iraq's PM Noori Al-Maliki eavesdrop on his opponents". Details

CMC Discusses Kalimat Payment Delay

Aug 27, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with Kalimat on the debts due by the company to CMC.
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CMC Holds Meeting with Al-Nakheel Co. Omnnea

August 26, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters On Sunday a meeting with Al-Nakheel Company (Omnnea), which provides fixed wireless telephone services in Iraq, to discuss the technical violations and the payments due to the CMC.
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Board of Commissioners Approves 3G Frequency Pricing Methods

Aug 1, 2012
CMC’s Board of Commissioners held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting to discuss issues raised by the executive management. Details

Call for Writers, Researchers

CMC is pleased to invite writers and researchers to send their studies and research on the impact of radiations emitted from wireless transmission devices (mobile, WLL, TV and radio broadcasting). Details

July 31, 2012
Baghdad - Media
Office
In a second step of its kind during the holy month of Ramadan, CMC invited on Tuesday the managers and representatives of Iraqi radio station to a fastbreak banquet at its headquarters. Details

CMC office in Najaf discussed with the province Directorate of Education ways of protecting students from internet dangers.
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Around Ramadan's Table;
CMC Hosts Satellite Stations Managers

July 26, 2012
Baghdad - Media office
Within its efforts to build bridges of amicable cooperation and create an atmosphere of understanding with the Iraqi media, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a fastbreak banquet for mangers of Iraqi satellite channels.
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Mobile, WLL Users’ Complaints

Jul 24, 2012
In a bid to promote the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a joint meeting with mobile phone companies Details

Impact of Telecom Towers on Environment

July 23, 2012
Given the increasing volume of citizens’ complaints on the impact of telecom towers on environment, CMC opted to examine the potential impact of these towers on health. For this end, and for diagnosing effectsDetails

CMC Observes Implementation of License Agreement Terms

July 22, 2012
Within the framework of following up services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and in complement for previous meetings, CMC hosted on Sunday at its headquarters two mobile operators Details

CMC Discusses MNP with Mobile Operators

July 18, 2012
In order to improve the level of services provided by mobile phone companies to the Iraqi citizens, and to implement the terms of the License Agreement, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the three operators in Iraq (Korek, Asiacell, and Zain) to discuss the mechanism of implementing section (19) of the Agreement.
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Al-Baghdadia Satellite Channel

Under Order 65 of 2004 in force, CMC is the exclusive authority responsible for regulating media, communications, and informatics sectors in Iraq. It refers to the CMC role in developing binding professional codes, regulations, and provisions to regulate broadcasting and media inside the country. Details

In a bid to prompt the level of telecommunications services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC follows up and monitors the companies’ performance in order to regulate and developDetails

Kufa University Delegation Visits CMC

Jul 11, 2012
A delegation from the University of Kufa visited on Wednesday CMC headquarters to have a look at its duties and structure and to develop future proposals aim to determining horizons of cooperation between the two institutions. Details

CMC Issues Guidelines to Protect Children from Online Danger

Based on its responsibilities to regulate information sector in Iraq, and in a bid to move the country to the ranks of the developed nations, CMC has issued a code under the title (Guidelines to Protect Our Children from Online Danger). Details

CMC Discusses Mobile, WLL Towers' Environmental Impact

July 11, 2012
In order to regulate the work of mobile and WLL companies in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a joint meeting with the WLL operators Details

July 3, 2012
Within the framework of its efforts to provide the citizens with the best services, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with the Ministry of Healthy and the three mobile companies Details

Stressing on Media Organizations to Comply with CMC Codes;

July 2, 2012
CMC Board of Commissioners held on Monday a meeting to discuss the issues raised by the executive management. Details

CMC Holds Meeting With Nokia

July 2, 2012
As part of cooperation with global communication companies, CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with Nokia (NSN) on improving telecommunication services in Iraq.
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CMC Meets Mobile Phone Companies

June 28, 2012
In a bid to regulate mobile companies' performance, and in order to improve the level of services provided to consumers, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) Details

CMC Meets Mobile Phone Companies

June 28, 2012
In a bid to regulate mobile companies' performance, and in order to improve the level of services provided to consumers, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the three mobile operators in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek) Details

CMC Prospers in Managing, Hosting .IQ Domains From Inside Iraq

Baghdad-Iraq / June 28, 2012
Based on CMC's responsibilities of regulating telecommunications, media, and information sectors in Iraq;
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June 26, 2012
CMC’s Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss the issues presented by the executive management.
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Press Release

Some media and political parties launched a campaign against CMC, questioned it independence and accused it of cracking down on the media. In this regard, CMC would like to clarify the following:Details

CMC Delegation visits President Talabani

June 16, 2012
A delegation of CMC visited on Saturday His Excellency the President Jalal Talabani in Sulaymaniyah province.Details

June 7, 2012
CMC's Board of Commissioners held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting to discuss the issued raised by the executive management.
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CMC Meets Mobile Operators

June 10, 2012
Within its efforts to follow up and promote service levels provided to citizens, CMC held in its headquarters on Sunday a meeting with the mobile operators (Korek, Asiacell, and Zain) Details

CMC Meets World Bank

June 5, 2012
In order to develop the communications sector in Iraq, and adopt developed strategy to support it, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the representative of the World Bank,Details

Including 2 MoUs, Number of Proposals Ratified by CMC’s Board of Commissioners
Jun 4, 2012
CMC's Board of Commissioners held on Monday a session to discuss and approve a number of proposals submitted by the executive management.
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CMC Meets with Fixed Wireless Operators

June 4, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with WLL operators in Iraq (Fanoos, Kalimat, and Itisaluna) to discuss periodic technical reports on the service nature and quality..Details

CMC Sends Ultimatum to Zain-Iraq

May 30, 2012
In a letter dated 30/5/2012, CMC sent Zain-Iraq a final ultimatum to pay the fine amount of $ 262,000,000 within 10 days from the date of notification.Details

Citizen Affairs' Free Short Code (160) Activated

May 30, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, ITPC, and WLL operatorsDetails

Thuraya Pledge Heading Changed

The CMC’s Communication Regulation Directorate has changed the title of the pledge form for using Thuraya devices to (GMPCS Pledge Data) instead of (Thuraya Pledge Data). The amendment aims to including all new devices other than Thuraya. The new title it being adopted by the CMC. ClikHere

CMC Hosts ITPC

May 28, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with ITPC on the breaches of Omnnea Telecom Company for WLL services.
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CMC Clarifies Its Responsibilities to MoE

May 23, 2012
Through a formal letter sent on Wednesday to the Ministry of Environment, CMC outlined that it is the sole and exclusive authority, under Order 65 in force,Details

Introductory Symposium on CMC Performance

May 22, 2012
Further to previous sessions, the UNESCO -- in cooperation with CMC -- held at CMC headquarters on Tuesday another symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s tasks and responsibilities.Details

Suspension of Al-Ghadeer's License Cancelled

CMC has decided on May 17th, 2012 to call off the suspension of Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel license following the station's response to pay the due amounts for using frequency spectrum in accordance with CMC's warning of Feb 15th, 2012. Details

College of Mass Media Holds Its Annual Conference

Under the slogan: "Iraqi media and the Variables of the Age" and under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali Al-Adeeb, , Details

Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints CMC's VoC departments is keeping on following up and monitoring the performance and QoS of mobile and WLL operators in Iraq through documenting and following up the citizens' complaints with the concern companies., Details

CMC Holds Technical Meeting with WLL Operators May 15, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with WLL operators in Iraq (Kalimat, Fanoos, and Itisaluna) to discuss some issues faced by the companies including interconnection,
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Introductory Symposium on CMC Performance In Cooperation with CMC, and in complement to previous sessions, the UNESCO held on Monday at CMC headquarters another symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s Details

First Intl. Scientific Conference Grants CMC Shield, Letters of TributeUnder the slogan "Distinct Higher Education Is The Way To Society Of Knowledge", and under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali Al-Adeeb, Al-Kufa University . Details

CMC Discusses Korek Performance MechanismWithin its framework to follow up the services provided by mobile operators, CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with Korek Co. to discuss technical and financial issues.

Apr 23, 2012CMC's Board of Appeal endorsed on Monday a decision taken by the Commission's CEO against elNakheel Ltd. for WLL Services to halt interconnection with the operator for using frequency channels without obtaining the necessary approvals, non-compliance with professional terms and standards, and defying the Commission's notice to stop such violations.

CMC Holds Symposium to Introduce Its Tasks, PerformanceApr 22, 2012
In cooperation with CMC, UNESCO held on Sunday at CMC headquarters a symposium to inform various Iraqi media of CMC’s work.
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CMC Visits Al-Sumariya S.C.Apr 22, 2012
Within the framework of cooperation and openness on Iraqi media, and in order to create a wider space of communication, the chairman of CMC's Board of Commissioners (Acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Din
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First Intl. Conference on Future Communications NetworksThe 1st International Conference on Future Communications Networks (ICFCN12) was held in Baghdad from 10-12/4/2012 on the state-of-the-art researches and technologies in telecommunications sector,
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Al-Sumariya: "No Restrictions by CMC on Freedom of Speech"Following CMC’s decision to suspend (Ako-Fad-Wahid) and (Kalam Leaks), which suspension was based on reports of Media Monitoring Department .
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Regulations for Licensing Satellite Communications Stations (VSAT)Given the significant role of telecommunications in the economic development of nations;. Details

On the Fringe of Future Communications Network Conference,
A delegation of Participant Professors Visits CMC
On the fringe of the 1st International Conference on Future Communications Networks, which is held in Baghdad for the period from 10 to 12/4/2012 by Al-Nahrain University under the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research,

Dr. Rabee Receives IJMU Delegation Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (acting CEO) Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee received at CMC's headquarters on Wednesday a delegation from Iraqi journalists and Media Union to discuss issues relating to the status of the Iraqi media and the ways of promoting it. Details

Al-Sumariya Pledges to Observe CMC's Codes of PracticeAl-Sumariya Satellite Channel has pledged on Sunday 8/4/2012 to observe all the codes, rules, and regulations issued by CMC. Details

First Intl. Conference on Future Communications NetworksUnder the auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mr. Ali al-Adeeb, Details

CMC Demands Telecom Companies to Improve ServicesWithin efforts exerted to follow up citizens' complaints on the performance of telecom and WLL companies in Iraq, the CMC sent the letters (1728/1729/1730/1731/1732) dated 5/4/2012 to the companies of Atheer, korek, Asiacell, Itisaluna, Details

Complaints of Diyala CitizensCMC addressed, through its letter no. 1727 dated April 5, 2012, Atheer Co. on the complaints of citizens of Jalawla district in Diyala province, . Details

Citizens' Complaints against Mobile OperatorsBased on citizens’ complaints received through Voice of Consumer system via the free short code of (177), CMC demanded mobile operators to improve services in Iraqi provinces. Details

Statement on Halting Two Programs of Al-SumariyaBased on our responsibility to regulate media sector as of Order (65) of 2004 in force, and on the reports of Media Monitoring Section and social complaints received against (Ako Fad Wahid) and (Kalam-leaks), Details

CMC Issues Two Decisions Against Al-SumariyaCMC demanded Al-Sumariya Satellite Channel, through two separated decisions, to observe article (1-2) of the Broadcasting Program Code of Practice; Details

CMC Urges Atheer to Improve ServicesWithin its efforts to follow up the services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and in a bid to promote the service level provided to the public, Details

CMC Discusses Radio Transmission Interferences Mar 13, 2012
Within its efforts to follow-up spectrum regulation in the Iraqi space, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a meeting with representatives of a number of AM Stations on the external filters, Details

CMC Meets Mobile, WLL Operators Mar 12th, 2012
Within the framework of following up mobile and WLL operators' performance in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Monday a meeting with two mobile companies (Zain and Asiacell),
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Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints In a bid to promote the level of services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC's VoC Section follows up and monitors the companies' performance through documenting the citizens' complaints received via its free short code 177 and website. Details

CMC Calls Upon Mobile Operators to Improve Services Due to the increased number of citizens' complaints on the services provided by mobile operators in Iraq, and for the purpose of raising the service level to customers, Details

Summit to Activate Telecommunication & IT RoleA delegation of CMC is participating in the "Connect Arab Summit" which Qatar hosts from 5- 7/3/2012 at the Sheraton Doha Hotel; along with a number of regional leaders from private and public sectors, financial institutions, international and regional funding and development agencies. Details

CMC, American Embassy MeetingMonday 5th Mar, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with American Embassy in Iraq, this meeting concerned on the frequency assignment to the communication networks of the embassy in Iraq.

Mobile, WLL Users' Complaints
In a bid to promote the level of services provided by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC's VoC Section follows up and monitors the companies' performance through documenting the citizens' complaints received via its free short code 177 and its website. Details

50 Short Codes dedicated for Citizens' Complaints
Feb 15, 2012
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers and the three mobile phone companies in Iraq /Zain, Asiacell and Korek Details

Iraqi Delegation Activities Continue in WRC

Activities of the Iraqi delegation to WRC -- currently underway in the Swiss capital, Geneva, -- continued through submission the technical proposals to the Presidency of the Conference and through effective interventions in the discussions scheduled on the agenda.Details

WRC Continues Activities in Geneva

World Radiocommunications Conference -12 – currently underway in the Swiss Capital of Geneva - continues its activities until Feb 17th, 2012 with the participation of most countries from around the world.Details

Workshop in Najaf Province

Feb 2nd, 2012
CMC held at its office in Najaf on Thursday a workshop for TV and radio stations in the province to discuss a work plan presented by the Commission to regulate media and clarify provisions of the station’s work.Details

CMC Receives Radio Stations

Feb 1st, 2012
In response to its call to Iraqi radio stations, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with representatives of the three radio stations of Al-Naas, Al-Mahaba, and Al-Ayam.Details

Activities of Iraqi Delegation to WRC

World Radiocommunications Conference -12 – currently underway in the Swiss Capital of Geneva - continues its activities until Feb 17th, 2012 with the participation of most countries from around the globe.Details

Issue No. 50 of Tawasol Released

The new issue of Tawasol carried a lot of topics in media and communication field. Safad Hassan Al-Samok wrote on TV and the formation of national identity. Details

WRC-12

World Radiocommunications Conference – 12 has started on
Monday 23/1/2012 in the Swiss capital of Geneva on the introduction of new technologies, and regulating ITC networks deployment across the world.Details

Protocol of Cooperation between CMC, IMN

In order to promote a free and constructive national media in Iraq, Iraqi Media Network hosted at its headquarters on Sunday a delegation of CMC to discuss horizons of cooperation between the two organizations.

Jan 24, 2012
In line with its following up to services provided to customers by mobile and WLL operators in Iraq, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers Details

Asserting That CMC Supports That Role,
Dr. Rabee: "Media Has a Role in Building up Society"

Jan 18, 2012
Aiming to developing media in Iraq, and adopting an advanced strategy to support it, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with a delegation from the Lebanese National Audio-Visual Media Council and representatives of the Iraqi Media Network Details

CMC Discusses Commercial Annex, SLA

CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with the Ministry of Communications (MoC), the National Security, .

Jan 15, 2012
Council of Commissioners at CMC attested on Sunday to 3 proposals submitted by the executive management in a meeting held at CMC's headquarter. The meeting was attended by Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee (acting CEO) alongside with all members of the Council.
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CMC Inaugurates First Office in Najaf

The Chairman of Commissioner Council and acting CEO of CMC, Dr. Safa Aldin Rabee, stressed on “the seriousness of CMC in drawing up the general features of the media and telecommunication sectors and organizing the Details

Public notice from CMC to All VSAT Operators

CMC calls upon all VSAT operators to submit their notes and comments on the two forms of VSAT registration and licensing prepared by CMC as seen on our official website for the period from Jan 3 – 18, 2012.Details

CMC Meets Ministries of Electricity, Interior

Dec 29, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a meeting with the Ministries of Electricity and Interior to resolve the interference in the former data transfer system.
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CMC Holds Technical Meeting with Korek

Dec 28, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a technical meeting with Korek to discuss some technical issues on service rollout and the expansion in the company's microwave system across the country.
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Dr. Rabee Meets Manager of Biladi SC

As part of the call CMC forwarded to media institutions to open horizons of cooperation and communication, acting CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa al-Deen Rabee met the general manager of Biladi Satellite Channel Saif al-Hakeem. Details

CMC Holds Meeting with al-Sumaria Management

Dec 27, 2011
CMC held on Tuesday a meeting with al-Sumaria Satellite Channel to discuss a report aired by the station under the title "Bias of Official Media" where it negatively and unobjectively tackled CMC's role and CEO.
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Dec 26, 2011
In line with CMC's desire to provide the best services to citizens, the spectrum management department held on Monday a technical meeting with Huawei Company to discuss its mechanism of work in Iraq.Details

CMC Meets Dijla Radio

Dec 21, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with officials from Dijla Radio to provide the station with a summary of the Commission's nature of work and the role the organization plays in organizing and Details

Al-Sharqiya Pledges to Settle Legal, Financial Issues

Dec 21, 2011
In complement to its previous meeting, CMC held at its headquarters on Wednesday a meeting with representative of Al- Sharqiya Satellite Channel to discuss the steps taken by the channel's management to settle the legal and financial issues.
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CMC Meets Korek Co.

Dec 19, 2011
CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with Korek Telecom on the issue of paying the payments due upon the company under decision (165) of 2009, which sets out the License amounts installment for the three mobile operators (Zain, Asiacell, and Korek Telecom), and Details

Iraq Looks Forward to Owning Satellite

Under the patronage of HE the Minister of Communications Mr. Tawfiq Allawi;
And attended by senior technical undersecretary Ameer Al-Bayati, manager of ITPC dept.

CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with the representative of Al- Diyar Satellite Channel Mr. Ali Al- Anbaki to discuss the media violations and the fees of using frequency spectrum due to the channel for the benefit of CMC.

In the context of its monitoring WLL companies and the services they provide to their subscribers, CMC held at its headquarters on Tuesday a technical meeting with Itisaluna Company currently operating in Iraq.Details

Workshop on Incitement on Violence

Represented by Shakir Al-Anbari and Mohammed Yehya, CMC participated in the workshop organized by U.S. Details

Scientific Symposium on Satellite Services

CMC held at its headquarters a symposium on satellite services attended by telecommunications expert Mr. Muhanned Jawad Al-Shafee; Details

Call for Cooperation

Based on its belief to promote an independent and free media, CMC calls upon all Iraqi audio and visual stations to work together in a bid to resolve all obstacles and challenges lie in the way in both short and long terms. Details

Technical Meeting between CMC, Mobile Operators

CMC held at its headquarters on Thursday a technical meeting with mobile companies (Korek, Zain, and Asiacell) Details

Dr. Rabee Receives Asiacell Representatives

Acting CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa Al-Deen Rabee received on Thursday in his office representatives of Asiacell Company to discuss the issue of offering 25% of the company's shares for public offering in the Iraqi Stock Exchange. Details

CMC Calls Upon Al-Sharqia to Observe Professional Standards

Dec 4, 2011
CMC held on Sunday at its headquarters a meeting with Al-Sharqia Satellite Channel to discuss legal, administrative, and financial issues besides violations in the channel's news and programs.
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CMC Follows up Fanoos Performance

Dec 1, 2011
CMC held on Thursday at its headquarters a meeting with Fanoos Co. for WLL services in Iraq to discus the operator's request to convert its license from regional to national,
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Short Code (404) for Medical Consultations

DEC 1, 2011
CMC held on Thursday at its headquarters a meeting with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and two mobile operators (Zain and Asiacell)
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CMC Follows up Mobile Companies Performance

Nov 30, 2011
CMC held on Wednesday a technical meeting with Zain Co. to follow up the performance of the services provided in Iraq.
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CMC Meets Korek Telecom

Nov 29, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with Korek Telecom, which operates in Iraq, Details

CMC Demands Asiacell to Activate Services

Nov 28, 2011

CMC held on Monday at its headquarters a meeting with Asiacell on the services provided by the company to its users. Details

Technical Meeting between CMC, LUKOIL Co.

Nov 23, 2011
CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with the Russian Oil Company of LUKOIL, which invests the west field of Al-Qurna, on its need to a frequency package for the intercommunication systems of the company. Details

CMC Follows Up Mobile IPO Process

Nov 22, 2011

Acting CEO of CMC, Dr. Safaa Al-Din Rabee, held a meeting on Tuesday with the Committee engaged in offering shares of mobile companies operating in Iraq. Details

Dr. Rabee Inaugurates Al-Ghadeer Media Festival

Under the slogan (We Meet to Promote), and with the participation of large number of media and cultural figures and institutions, the CEO of CMC Dr. Safaa Al Din Rabee inaugurated the 5th Al-Ghadeer Media Festival, which last from 17-19/11/2011 and held by Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel in its headquarters in Najaf province.Details

Clarification…

CMC received an apology from www.mi62.net whereas it admitting the error about what this site published at 8/11/2011 which CMC lied it in 15/11/2011. this website revealed its error and the inaccuracy of this published news. . Details

CMC Meets NUSACC

CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with National U.S. – Arab Chamber of Commerce on the possibility of creating investment opportunities in the telecommunication sector in Iraq. Details

WB Makes Presentation at CMC HQ

Nov 14, 2011
Within the framework of joint cooperation with the CMC, and with the attendance of acting CEO Dr. Safaa al-Din Rabee; Details

CMC Denies False and Misleading Information

In response to news published on the website www.mi62.net in 08/11/2011 on lifting blockage on websites by the CMC

Nov 1, 2011
CMC participated in the 38th Baghdad International Fair, which was held at the headquarters of the Fair, under the slogan “Festival of Baghdad International Fair for Reconstruction, Investment, and Trade in the Economically Prosperous Iraq”.

In a meeting held in its headquarters, CMC hosted IHEC to discuss the proposed MoU draft presented by CMC on elections, information and data exchange during election period, and the .procedures to be taken by the two parties

Al-Sumaria Satellite Channel has responded to CMC's demand to prune the Program “Ako Fad Wahed” off the words and the revelations that contradict with the public decency through the warnings CMC recently sent to the channel. The channel considered the step as one that lies within the framework of the professional media cooperation in order to serve the public interest.

CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives of Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) and two mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell) to discus the obstacles that hinder the two operators from offering their shares for public offering

CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives of Iraqi Stock Exchange (ISX) and two mobile companies in Iraq (Zain, Asiacell) to discus the obstacles that hinder the two operators from offering their shares for public offering.

CMC warned Al-Sumaria Satellite Channel over broadcasting two series with inappropriate scenes, and a program that includes obscene phrases, which constitutes a breach of the article 1 -2 of the Broadcasting Program Code of Practice adopted by CMC included it the channel's License Agreement.

Through its Voice of Consumer Department's short code (177) dedicated for receiving complaints of the services provided by mobile and WLL companies operating in Iraq, CMC had received in September 5204 complaints with an average of 173 complaint/day as follows:

CMC held at its headquarters a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the two mobile phone companies (Zain, Asiacell) to discuss the issue of activating of the short code 404

CMC held in its headquarters a meeting with Fanoos Co. for WLL services to discuss some financial, legal and technical issues. Details

Dr. Rabee Assigned as Acting CEO for CMC

PM Office has issued an administrative order to end up Dr. Burhan Shawi Mijoul assignment, and to assignhe Head of Commissioners Council, Dr. Safa Al-Din Rabea, as an acting CEO, in addition to his position.Details

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Qatar to Host Connect Arab States Summit
Qatar's Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) is hosting Connect Arab States Summit, which attracts regional leaders from the public and private sectors .Details

UAE Hosts WTSA, WCIT

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that the UAE.